Pork Loin Chops in Apple Cream

A simple twist on an old Shaker dish. Pork chops are browned, then simmered in an apple cider infusion and finished in half-and-half or cream. Makes a great dinner for two, simple to prepare, hearty enough for him, but delicious by any standards. Can substitute chicken breasts for the pork loin chops.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 589 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup apple cider
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
• ½ cup half-and-half or cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season pork chops on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, nutmeg, and allspice in a plastic bag. Toss pork with seasoned flour to coat, and shake off excess.

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Sear pork until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in apple cider and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pork is fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pork and keep warm; increase heat to medium-high. Dissolve cornstarch in the chicken broth, and stir into simmering cider; cook for a minute or two until thickened. Stir in the half-and-half and simmer until hot. Serve sauce over the pork chops.